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Introduced
07/18/2023
07/18/2023
In Committee
07/18/2023
07/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require a report on military health care referral policies.
AI Summary
This bill, the Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023, requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 180 days. The report will detail the military's mental health care referral policies, the impact of removing primary care referral requirements for outpatient mental health care on military readiness, the uptake of such services by service members, and suicide prevention. The report will also include recommendations and legislative proposals to improve resources and access to outpatient mental health care services for service members, encourage their utilization, and maintain military readiness.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/18/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2359/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2359/BILLS-118s2359is.pdf |
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